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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 15, 1997; 3(2): 98-100
Published online Jun 15, 1997. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v3.i2.98
Table 1 Comparison of urease test, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and polymerase chain reaction for detection of Helicobacter Pylori in gastric mucosa
DiagnosisNo. of patientsRapid urease test
ELISA-Hp-IgG
PCR-Hp
No. (%)No. (%)No. (%)
Chronic superficial gastritis4028 (70)34 (85)37 (93)
Chronic atrophic gastritis127 (58)8 (67)10 (83)
GU1613 (81)13 (81)14 (88)
DU4437 (84)37 (84)42 (96)
GC4224 (68)33 (78)37 (88)
Total154114 (74)125 (81)140 (91)


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